Actor in a Drama Series

AMC

Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire" Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad" Michael C. Hall, "Dexter" Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" Hugh Laurie, "House" WHO WILL WIN: There are two very different newbies to this category: Buscemi, nominated in his first year, and Cranston, who should have been nominated long ago. But it's hard to ignore Hamm's powerhouse work this season. Plus, he has never won before.

Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire" Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad" Michael C. Hall, "Dexter" Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" Hugh Laurie, "House" WHO WILL WIN: There are two very different newbies to this category: Buscemi, nominated in his first year, and Cranston, who should have been nominated long ago. But it's hard to ignore Hamm's powerhouse work this season. Plus, he has never won before. (AMC)

Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire" Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad" Michael C. Hall, "Dexter" Jon Hamm, "Mad Men" Hugh Laurie, "House" WHO WILL WIN: There are two very different newbies to this category: Buscemi, nominated in his first year, and Cranston, who should have been nominated long ago. But it's hard to ignore Hamm's powerhouse work this season. Plus, he has never won before.